Adventure Saturday!!! Today we took a drive into Springfield and visited Finley Farms - a MUST go…read morefor a little bit of history with a load of amazing food. Finley Farms is the Ozark Mill along the Finley River that was purchased by the daughter of Johnny Morris (owner of Bass Pro Shop). They did a huge renovation and conversion to include a restaurant, country store, fine dining speakeasy style bar and restaurant, coffee shop and gardens. We started with brunch at the Ozark Mill restaurant. Then walked the grounds, including an old bridge. We headed out for a few hours and returned for dinner at The Garrison (speakeasy vibe bar and fine dining). We had reservations on the patio and it was simply gorgeous. The food and cocktails were amazing. Service was exceptional - We cannot wait to go back!

Visiting from California, first time here. Cannot say enough amazing things about my experience…read more The food and drinks were so unique and just outstanding. Ellen was our server and she was absolutely wonderful. She was knowledgeable about the menu, gave great suggestions, was friendly and welcoming, and I highly recommend requesting her for future services. She made our experience warm and inviting, and I cannot wait to be back for the experience and the amazing service. Thank you Ellen!

Heard about this place and thought we'd give it a shot. The restaurant is in an old church and…read moreoverall, has a good feel. They have a person playing an old grand piano (live). Here's what we tried in the night: - Salad bar: a mix led greens salad and a variety of toppers to make your salad. They did have ham bits for a meat topper. A place (attempting) to be of this caliber: need to bring out the bacon bits. The croutons were homemade; and started with a pumpernickel bread, that was baked off and crisped up. I had the blue cheese dressing...which likely is a pre-fab blue cheese....but a better pre-made blue cheese dressing. I personally would want to see more of a blue cheese punch to it....as it was quite mild. - Prime Rib: Now, maybe this night (wasn't) the best representation of their prime rib. This was the last cut available on the night - and was more done than we would typically eat. But the good thing: Appears they are roasting a whole prime rib cut - as the meat texture and flavor was very good (not that tight texture/tough chew pre cuts of prime rib). - Chicken Madeira: This dish was quite good. The chicken was pounded out and tender. The moisture level in the chicken was good. The wine reduction sauce with mushrooms - an excellent finish to the chicken. Asparagus side was actually quite good. All and all.....you're in Marshfield Mo...or you want a place you haven't been or seen before...take a little drive (if you're in Spfd)...give this place a shot. You won't be disappointed...Mr. Clair the owner, will great you with a pleasant smile....make your night a good one!

We arrived for our reservation about 15 minutes early. They didn't have any tables available so…read moreasked if we wanted to eat in the lounge or at least wait in lounge. We were here for the steak which is not on the lounge menu but we said we would wait there and have a drink. Bartender and several others saw us but ignored us for the first 15 minutes. We finally had a waitress ask if we had been served and we said no so she did take our drink order. A few minutes later hostess came and was going to seat us but drinks weren't served so she said she would get our table ready and be back. We got drinks and went to find hostess. Waited another 5-10 minutes for her to come and say she forgot about us. Salad bar is kind of sad for a place that charges what they do. Also menu in person and menu online do not match...fyi! Also when we went to order my husband struck out twice...they were out of the Jackson cut of prime rib and then out of the ribeye. The filet mignon was oversells in the rub but steak medallions were good. Potatoes were on the cool side. Might save the cash and grill my own steak next time The restaurant is in a 140 year old church and it's beautiful so there is that!

On the road traveling, wife found this gem in a sea of restaurants. Ordered the catfish platter,…read moreBEST EVER! Everything was perfect, fish was flaky, great crust. Coleslaw was perfectly sweet and flavorful!! Wish we lived here so we could visit a few days a week! Oh and the service was fast and friendly!!! Thanks again and keep up the great work!

1) Food is great. 2) One star tells you how BAD the service…read moreis. Last time it took over an hour to get food. Today over 30 minutes - for breakfast food. Scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes. I could've cooked it in 5 minutes - and they were not busy. 3) Not only are they slow - they're rude to boot.

Fun atmosphere friendly service and really good breakfast! Great place to stop if you're a tourist…read morewanting to feel like a local.

Food is always amazing, the coffee mugs are always full, the servers are friendly and cordial, and…read morethe prices are very reasonable! Finally the decor makes you feel like you're viewing items from a time capsule and the smells will have your mouth watering before your food arrives!

The food was amazing! Would highly recommend the Judges Plate if you're with a group! There is such…read morea great variety and something for everyone's taste! The service was really good. Our server was very consistent in coming to check on us and see if we needed anything.

Absolutely lived up to the hype. The food was packed with flavor--perfectly smoked meats, great…read moreseasoning, and sauces that actually complement instead of overpower. Portions were solid, and everything came out fresh and hot. The atmosphere had that classic Branson BBQ vibe--casual, welcoming, and just a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal. Staff was friendly and kept things moving without making it feel rushed. If you're in Branson and want legit BBQ, this is a must-stop. Definitely one of the better spots in the area.

This is such a neat place. It offers fresh farm to table type meals, many ingredients are sourced…read moreright from the college programs. The staff are students working to pay for their tuition. It is a large elegant building with plenty of room for groups, but at times there is a wait. We had the chicken fried chicken and the meatloaf entrees. Both were served with green beans and mashed potatoes. They offer complimentary bread with three types of butter. We really enjoyed the apple butter! And dessert is not to be missed. We had the apple pie, and it was delicious, and more than enough for the two of us. You can peruse the shop before or after your meal to see some of the student made products.

Wonderful gem in Branson that run by the Ozark college and seems to be fully operated by students…read morefrom the baking and cooking to the management and serving. The dining hall is beautifully adorned with cabin-esque motif and overlooks the campus and mountains. The menu has a great variety and notes items that are made by the students (e.g. butters and cakes). Their complimentary, fresh made bread basket with three types of butters was a fantastic start to the meal. We ordered the mushroom soup, the pork belly sandwich w/ fries, and the shrimp and grits. I will say that the pork belly po' boy was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life! I almost stayed in town longer on the second day just to order it again. The pork belly was smoky, tender, and sweet and paired so well with the grain mustard, pickled onions and arugula -- superb balance of flavors. My husband also noted the shrimp and grits was some of the best he's ever had. The shrimp and pork belly in the dish were perfectly cooked and the Cajun spices were well balanced. And we have to tell you to try their fresh desserts. The brown butter chocolate cake was a special ending to the meal. This is an excellent stop and our student server provided excellent service - they're doing a great job there and is a highly recommended of ours during your stop during your visit to Branson.

Perfect for date night! Great location, vibe, food and service. Hit on all these marks, so we'll…read moredefinitely be back when in the area. There are fairly steep stairs down to the restaurant so those with accessibility concerns might call ahead.

Reserve has upped there place since I was last here. Very comprehensive updated wine list and…read moreliquor list. My sea bass was cooked perfect, rice was a bit dry but overall nicely prepared. Had the cornbread side, was good but a bit dry and "dense". The Caesar salad was done perfectly, no complaints here. The gooey butter with vanilla ice cream was good, but didn't blow me away.

Well they are closed for the motnhs of December 2025 and January 2026. So just be aware. The only…read moreplace open for breakfast all week is Sonic in this town at the moment. Tuesday through Thursday True Brew is open. After that the closest place is over 20 to 40 miles away.

Best food Best ambiance…read more Best service It was stepping back in time! The people of Ava, Missouri, so welcoming. Everyone is so happy!